The words “budget friendly” and “San Francisco restaurants” don’t always get used in the same sentence. After all, the City by the Bay is home to some seriously pricey tasting menus and omakase restaurants. But for natives and visitors looking to eat great without spending a small fortune, there are plenty of delicious options available. Those looking for budget-friendly good eats in San Francisco have more options than they may know, including these four gems.

Cholo Soy Cocina

Proof that lunch counters can be inexpensive and delicious, this popular spot in a mini-mall in the Mission serves up flavorful, authentic Andean-American fare. The menu here changes daily. Highlights include the braised beef, roasted lamb and rotisserie chicken. Entrées are served with rice and beans on the side, and the portions are generous. Drinks include wine, beer, mixed drinks and Mexican colas as well as some local and homemade teas.

Eatsa

The future of faster food? Perhaps. This vegetarian automat is cashing in on the high-tech craze sweeping the city. It serves all quinoa bowls all the time, including tasty combinations like the bento bowl and the chili con quinoa. At less than seven dollars per bowl, this healthy and hearty meal could easily be described as a steal. As a bonus, Eatsa’s patrons never have to deal with lines or cashiers. They simply order and pay on an in-store device or on their phone. Then, they pick it up in their personalized cubby for a fast in-and-out experience.

Hot Sauce and Panko To Go

It’s a tiny place serving up mighty big flavors. This Korean-American comfort food joint on Hyde Street in Nob Hill often tops locals’ best-of lists. The most expensive menu item at Hot Sauce and Panko To Go, the wings and waffle combo, rings around eleven dollars. But most of the wings here are less than seven dollars per order. Patrons love choosing their sauces, of which there are more than a dozen different options. Standouts include the Old Bay, sriracha caramel, the habanero mustard and the tangy lime fish sauce chili.

Sababa Hot Pita Bar

In Hebrew and Arabic, “sababa” is a slang term that people use when they’re content and satisfied. Chef and owner Guy Eshel named his eatery for the feeling his patrons get when they bite into one of his falafel. Patrons of Sababa Hot Pita Bar start by choosing their base: pita sandwich, bowl or rice. Then they choose between spiced chickpeas, chicken, ground beef or eggplant with a 300-minute egg. They add their salads and other toppings and voila. They’ve built their own hot pita exactly how they want it, all for around ten dollars.